Pink Out Loud
Kristin Firrell, vice president of product development at Paul Mitchell, is sharing the story of her personal breast cancer journey as part of her company’s “Pink Out Loud” campaign during October, National Breast Cancer ...
Rosanne Ullman
Project Editor
Rosanne Ullman, Project Editor for Modern Salon Media, has been writing for the MODERN SALON family of publications for more than 30 years, contributing landmark articles ranging from a year-long historical series celebrating MODERN SALON's 75th anniversary to a comprehensive tribute to Vidal Sassoon, as well as directing several of Modern Salon Media's custom publishing projects. Rosanne holds a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Northwestern University.
Bobbi Foster-Kelly: Trickle-Down Health Training
When you’re the educator who trains the trainers, you know that your words are reaching many more hairdressers than you directly teach. That’s a lot of responsibility! “It’s in the ‘trainings for the ...
Your “Great” is First-Rate!
You’ve been responding to our October Healthy Hairdresser Challenge with inspiring tips in sharing your personal “Great!” that helps you to replenish and recharge. There are still two weeks to enter the Challenge, sponsored by ...
Hair Entrepreneurs Fight Domestic Violence
During the Domestic Violence Awareness Month of October, the manufacturers of a new hair accessory are targeting a campaign to help end this “close to home” type of abuse. “Stop Abuse—No Excuse” is the mantra of ...
Get Your Tests!
Flue shots, a twice-yearly dental checkup, an annual mammogram, a colonoscopy every five years—when you’re trying to be medically responsible, your calendar can fill up quickly. Think about it this way: the time you spend on ...
A Hairdresser Inspires a Special Donation for Childhood Cancer
Every day, you help people feel good about themselves. But sometimes, without even knowing it, your craft can be a true inspiration. Check out this video about a hairdresser who brings to life his young niece’s vision of donating her hair ...
The Unstressful Commute
Lucky you if you can walk, bike or drive just a few minutes to work. But if you live far enough from the salon that your daily commute takes significant time, give yourself a break and figure out ways to use that time. No, not to work! ...
Young, Successful and Staying Healthy
Cassandra McGlaughlin and Dominique Limone work together, are both Paul Mitchell educators and have built a large following on Instagram as expert colorists who share their tips and secrets (@CassandraPlatinum and @limonetree). They also support ...
GO, SLOW, WHOA: An Everyday Approach to Eating
You can be healthy even if you indulge in some favorite foods that aren’t exactly on the “recommended” list. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends applying the “GO, SLOW, WHOA” approach to your daily ...
Bianca Hillier: Lifestyle Change
Every hairdresser learns the lesson to slow down. But at age 19? That’s when Bianca Hillier got her wake-up call. Working up to 16 hours a day, six days a week, Bianca was an ambitious, talented rising star at Sally Hershberger Salon ...
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: 12 Warning Signs
The words “childhood” and “cancer” should never have to go together, but each year more than 10,000 children are diagnosed with some type of cancer, according to City of Hope, a supporter of Healthy Hairdresser. When ...
Aura Friedman: Start Young to Take Care of Yourself
“If you’ve chosen to be a hairdresser for your whole career, you’re 100% certain to experience pain in your back, legs, hands, tendons—everywhere,” says Aura Friedman, a stylist at Sally Hershberger Salon ...
Help Grande Naturals Fight Ovarian Cancer
Salons and stylists who purchase Grande Naturals’ limited edition GrandeTEAL Kit can help save lives this month. To mark September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Grande Naturals is donating 50% of proceeds from sales of the kit to ...
Hairdressers are Passionate about What They Stand For!
Our September Healthy Hairdresser Challenge is going strong! Many of you are sharing “what you stand for” as a salon professional. All participants are eligible to receive one of 30 pairs of compression fashion hosiery from this ...
Deb Gavin: Bending, Boxing and Body Position
“This is a very physical career,” says Deb Gavin, international artistic director at Keratin Complex and owner of Fresh Hair Studio in Southampton, Pennsylvania. “When you’re young, you think injuries won’t happen ...
Marco Pelusi: Be a Health Resource
Celebrity hair colorist Marco Pelusi gets around—to all of the right people! The owner of Marco Pelusi Hair Studio in West Hollywood, California, Pelusi has been leading his team and even his clients toward healthier practices by pooling ...
Immunizations Save Lives!
With many parents opting out of immunizing their children, pediatricians and schools are diligently urging parents to vaccinate before school starts—in August, National Immunization Month. Some states are passing laws making it harder for ...